Reds (Abbott) vs Cubs (Horton): 8/6/25, 1:20pm

[Post Count Padder]

Kittredge immaculate inning was 120th all time, 6th in Cubs history. Talk about a perfect comeback.

[Post Count Padder]

Double post.

Edited August 6, 2025 by Post Count Padder

[Derwood]

Batted ball luck? In MY Cubs game?

 

[DrCub]

2 minutes ago, Derwood said:

Batted ball luck? In MY Cubs game?

 

Where getting some Brewers type magic.  Maybe the tides are turning in our favor!!

[squally1313]

in this post I will use the results of one game to justify all my prior arguments about the team and indirectly call out everyone who had different opinions as being obviously and clearly incorrect

[Post Count Padder]

Maybe now the Brewers can lose a few 1 run games.

[CubinNY]

No one answers this question.

Why is Palencia pitching in this game? 

[nihilist]

True, seems like a foolishness 

[nihilist]

Especially if he gets in trouble 

[Soul]

There is no valid reason.

[PeanutPunch33]

As lackluster as the Cubs have been lately, they are a Swanson missed step away from probably winning back to back series

[PeanutPunch33]

Also, busy day so I couldn't tune in but: how horsefeathers impressive is Cade Horton.  I'm really excited about his future.  He could be the ace of this rotation in a year or two 

[Derwood]

Palenica trying to pitch us into a save situation

[PeanutPunch33]

6 minutes ago, CubinNY said:

No one answers this question.

Why is Palencia pitching in this game? 

I think they want to get Palencia "right" (I believe he's had 2 or 3 outings in a row where he's given up a run).  

Unfortunately, looks like today isn't any better.  Starting to get a tiny bit concerned about him 

Edited August 6, 2025 by PeanutPunch33

[Soul]

I'm mildly annoyed.

[Bobson Dugnutt]

35 minutes ago, Transmogrified Tiger said:

Entering today, Turner was up to a 125 wRC+ against LHP for the year, and 150 since May 1.  2 for 3 w/ a 2B against them today.

.302 / .345 / .487 on the year including today.

[Brian707]

W

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Don’t get swept was the most important thing from this series. Hopefully they can build on today in St Louis.

[Brian707]

Go Braves

 

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Well, if the Braves were gonna win one it would be today. Strider vs. Quintana.

[chibears55]

13 minutes ago, CubinNY said:

No one answers this question.

Why is Palencia pitching in this game? 

Day off tomorrow hasn't been used in a couple days 

[cubfansince77]

8 minutes ago, PeanutPunch33 said:

Also, busy day so I couldn't tune in but: how horsefeathers impressive is Cade Horton.  I'm really excited about his future.  He could be the ace of this rotation in a year or two 

Absolutely...another great start for Cade. I realize and accept the fact they'll have to limit his innings at some point. Hopefully Tallion and Assad can come back and help out in that regard. Horton is too valuable long term...gotta protect our investment with him

[Irrelevant Dude]

I didn't see the game, but how hard did Palencia get hit?  Teams have been making very good contact against him lately.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Couple line drive singles, nothing crazy. Also made a couple guys look dumb.

[chibears55]

I wonder if the Cubs arent even considering Horton for postseason and will shut him down in September, with both Taillon and Assad due back and they can use Brown in September.   This is the most innings he has pitched since 2022 and in his pro career by far.

2022 53 innings last year in college 

2023 88 innings combined in minors

2024 34 innings combined

2025 he has 108 innings combined now

Figure he has 4 more starts left and probably 20-24 innings overall to get him over 130 IP.

Edited August 6, 2025 by chibears55